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This dynamic six-session process will help Christians understand who God has uniquely made them to be and guide them to a place of meaningful service in the local church. Revised and updated, the popular Network approach has been refined for even greater effectiveness and ease of use. Participants work through a series of assessments, which leads them to discover their unique blend of spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion. Participants also are taught the biblical nature and purpose of the church and the body of Christ and the unique importance of each member's contribution.

Publisher's Description

Discover your spiritual gifts, personal style, and God-given passion for serving in the body of Christ. Network, the leading course for discovering spiritual gifts and empowering people for ministry has been revised and updated. This material, developed in partnership with the Willow Creek Association, helps churches appropriately guide people to the place of ministry that best reflects who they are. Churches will see increased participation, greater effectiveness, more enthusiasm, and less burn-out in their congregation. Believers in their church will discover the spiritual gifts God has given them. They will have a better understanding of Gods will for their lives because of gaining a better understanding of who God created them to be. Participants will be assessed on their personal style, spiritual passion, and gifts. Network works with any size group, from small groups of 4 to 12 to large groups of 15 to 150. The six Network sessions can be presented successfully in three flexible formats: three sessions of two hours each; six sessions of forty-five minutes each; or one- two- or three-day retreats.

Author Bio

Bruce L. Bugbee is founder and president of Network Ministries International in Mission Viejo, California. He is also the author of What You Do Best in the Body of Christ and The Gift Book.
Don Cousins is founder and president of Team Development, Inc.; located in Holland, MI. He is coauthor of the Walking With God series for small groups.
Wendy Seidman is Executive Director of Content Development/Training and Academic Partnerships for the Willow Creek Association (WCA). She is responsible for the quality of the content delivered in workshops, conference breakout sessions, conference main sessions, and regional training events that the WCA produces in the U.S.

Several people in our study said it was complicated (a lot of information) and too simple and obvious at the same time. The DVD's are not a complete study with you facilitating the class. You do all the preparation and teaching. The DVD's are only little segments to bring concepts out. (which most of the DVD segments are helpful to accomplish that) The study is not very interactive so if you are used to interactive studies make sure to plan ahead to create those opportunities for the group. It does cover most of the gifts which is great and the assessment is always fun and helps people understand what their gifts are and where they can best use them in the church body.